Winter Minestrone Soup (Print Version)

A nourishing Italian classic with seasonal vegetables, beans and pasta - the perfect comfort food for cold winter days.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 onion, chopped
03 - 2 carrots, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed
09 - 1 cup small pasta (e.g. ditalini)
10 - 2 cups kale, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - Salt to taste
13 - Pepper to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
02 - Stir in diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, pasta, kale, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
03 - Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.